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Vulnerability record · CVE-1999-0853 · published 1 December 1999

CVE-1999-0853: Netscape enterprise server vulnerability

Netscape · Enterprise Server

Buffer overflow in Netscape Enterprise Server and Netscape FastTrack Server allows remote attackers to gain privileges via the HTTP Basic Authentication procedure.

10.0 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 3.4% · top 11.6%
10.0CVSS 2.0 base score
3.4%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Buffer overflow in Netscape Enterprise Server and Netscape FastTrack Server allows remote attackers to gain privileges via the HTTP Basic Authentication procedure.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/847
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/847

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-1999-0853), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.